Wednesday, February 16, 2011

20 comments:

Interesting. I get so confused when it comes to self discipline, self will, and all the other selfs. On one hand I say yes. On the other, I give the real credit to my higher power, which kinda means I didn't do it. So, that's what I got.

I see it in a different light than the others. I mean, we only end up, according to you, with a general lack of joie de vivre, a certain numbness, if we let ourselves get into that state of spirit. If we are the lion, it's our duty to be wild, that is, to preserve that flame that burned brighter, for instance, in youth. Maybe I'm seeing it wrong... As usual, ambiguity is your middle name, np.

Your aphorisms seem to be so timely for the things that happen in my life! (This may give you some insight into just how egocentric I am)...anywho...I truly believe self-discipline is the key to a successful and happy life. I've just been reading about how wisdom involves self-discipline and a person's ability to regulate their emotions and "bounce back", could these two be related?

In M. Scott Peck's classic "A Road Less Travelled" he talks about the importance of self-discipline for development and growth. First chapter, worth a read!

A very clever aphorism, I like it, yes, we decide what we do, our energy and motivation, we can be savage, powerful, smart, quiet... sometimes the lion came out and sometimes the lion wait for the opportunity, I think the symbology of lion is the conviction, the desire of be ourself, we can not lost the passion. A big hug. Mario.

I agree whole heartedly with this one. The importance of self-discipline and the notion of being responsible for yourself is for me one of the real signs of maturity. And it's so necessary in a social setting if there is to be peace.